We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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How to Play a Game Disc

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to play a Game Disc

Important Note!

If the system doesn't respond, you may need to sync the Wii Remote to the Wii Console. (How To)

Any Wii Remotes not being used will turn off when the game starts.

Nintendo GameCube games are not compatible with the Wii Remote.

Only Wii consoles with model number RVL-001 are compatible with Nintendo GameCube Game Discs. (learn more)

What to do:

Insert a game disc into the Game Disc slot on the front of the console. (How To)

Select the Disc Channel from the Wii Menu.

Select "Start" to begin the game.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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How to Set Up Parental Controls to Restrict Netflix Access

Description:

Step by step information on how to configure the Nintendo Wii Parental Controls to restrict access to Netflix.

Because the Wii's parental controls are designed around video game ratings and not film ratings, it's not possible to block based on film rating. For more information on Ratings-Based Restrictions, click here.

What to Do:

Select the Wii button from the Wii Menu, select "Wii Settings," then select the right arrow to reach page 2.

To block the use of the Netflix service, Select "Next" until the "Use of the Internet Channel and viewing of certain content which is not subject to game rating" option appears. Select "Restrict."

Once all settings are complete, select "Confirm," then "Settings Complete" to accept the settings selected and restrict Netflix.

Applies To: Parental controls are disabled

Important Note!

Because the Wii's parental controls are designed around video game ratings and not film ratings, it's not possible to block based on film rating. For more information on Ratings-Based Restrictions, click here.

What to Do:

Select the Wii button from the Wii Menu, select "Wii Settings," then select the right arrow to reach page 2.

Select "Parental Controls," then "Yes" to use parental controls. Select "OK" three times, then create a PIN.

Select "OK" twice, then enter the PIN again and select "OK." Select the up/down arrows to select a secret question, then enter the answer to the secret question and select "OK."

Step by step instructions on how to enter a web address (URL) into the browser.

What to do:

Once you have accessed the Internet Channel (How to), select the "WWW" icon from the start page.

The keyboard menu will appear. Use the Wii Remote to point at the letter you wish to enter, and press the A Button. You can also use a compatible USB keyboard to type in the URL you wish to access. You do not need to type "http://." However, to manually enter a secure site ("https//:") you will need to enter the full URL.

Click "OK" when finished. The Internet Channel will then attempt to access the URL you have entered.

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How to Access the Favorites Menu

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to access the browser's Favorites menu.

What to do:

There are two ways to access the "Favorites" menu:

From the Start Page, select the "Star" icon.

While browsing another web page, click the "Star" icon on the browser's on-screen tool bar.

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How to Add a Favorite Web Page

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to add a web page to Favorites.

What to do:

Use the Opera Browser to access the web page you would like to save as your Favorite.

While on the web page you would like to save as a Favorite, click the "Star" icon on the browser's on-screen tool bar.

Click the "Edit Favorite" icon along the bottom of the screen. The screen background will turn a dark gray.

Highlight the Favorite you wish to edit, and press the A Button. The following choices will appear:

Delete:
Select "Delete" to remove this web page from your list of Favorites. Confirm by selecting the "O" icon. Once a Favorite has been removed, it will no longer appear in your list, although you can still access the web page by manually entering the URL or otherwise linking to it from other pages.

Rename:
When saving a web page to your favorites, the default name in the Favorites page is determined by the page's "Title", which is programmed into the page by the web page's designer. By selecting "Rename," you can change the name that is displayed in the Favorites page. When finished, click the "O" Button to confirm.

Move:
Select "Move" to rearrange the order in which the web pages are listed on the Favorites page. To move a page, highlight it with the Wii Remote and press the A Button. Select "Move," then use the Wii Remote to highlight the available space you would like it to occupy. Press the A Button and the Favorite will now appear in the desired box. The Favorite that was previously there will shift to the right.

Cancel:
To exit the Edit Favorites page without making any further changes, select "Cancel."

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How to Send a Favorite to a Friend

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to send a web Favorite to a friend.

What to do:

Enter the friend's Wii number or email address into the Wii Address Book. Your friend must do the same. (How To)

Click on the "Star" icon in the browser's onscreen tool bar.

Click on the "Envelope" icon along the bottom.

A list of all registered friends from the Address Book will appear. Select the friend you wish to send the Favorite to.

Type any text you would like to go along with the Favorite and press "Send" when finished.

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Adding (Installing) the Mario Kart Wii Channel to the Wii Main Menu

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to add (install) the Mario Kart Wii Channel to the Wii Main Menu.

What to do:

Insert the Mario Kart Wii game disc into the Game Disc slot on the front of the console.

On the Wii Menu, select the Game Disc Channel to start Mario Kart Wii.

On the "Select License" screen, click on the "Settings" icon in the top right corner.

Select "Mario Kart Channel," "Yes," and "Install."

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How to Set the Region for the Mario Kart Wii Channel

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to set the region for the Mario Kart Wii Channel.

Important Note!

Mario Kart Wii has features (Nintendo WFC globe and Time Trial Ghost) which allow the region (state or province) to be displayed. For these features to work, the region must first be set.

If the region is already correct, select "OK" to return to the Wii Menu.

If no region has been selected, or if the region is incorrect, select "Change Settings," then select the desired state (or province), then select "Confirm."

If the states or provinces listed here are incorrect, the Wii console's country setting may be incorrect. Click here for information on changing this setting.

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Change Data Exchange Options for the Mario Kart Wii Channel

Note: As of June 27th, 2013 Nintendo has discontinued data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24.

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles. For more information, click here.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to change the data exchange options for the Mario Kart Wii Channel.

Important Note!

When playing Mario Kart Wii, the Mii, nickname, record, and ghost data can be selected to be sent to Nintendo automatically. Because this information may also be viewed by other players, we recommend against using real names or personally identifiable information.

Step by step instructions on how to allow or disable viewing of other people’s Mii characters in the Mario Kart Wii Channel.

Important Note!

Because this information may be viewed by other players, we recommend against using real names or personally identifiable information.

While playing Mario Kart Wii, it is possible to opt to view the Mii characters other people have created, or to replace other people's Mii characters. Other people's Mii characters can appear in Nintendo WFC matches, rankings, and other places in Mario Kart Wii.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

If viewing the photo in Mood or Doodle mode, select "Back" to return to the full-screen mode

Select "Post"

Select "Post to the Wii Menu" twice to turn the selected photo into the Photo Channel icon.

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How to View Photos and Videos

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to view photos and videos through the Photo Channel.

Note:

Photos will be displayed in the order they were taken, using data that the camera embedded at the time the picture was taken. If this data is not available with the photo, the date that the image was uploaded to in the Photo Channel will be used.

Videos will appear as the first frame from the file, with a film icon in one corner.

The Photo Channel can display a maximum of approximately 1,000 photos. If the SD Card has more than 1,000 photos, remove the card from the Wii console and remove or reorganize the photos in the camera, cell phone, or computer.

If the photo or video is in a format that is not supported by the Photo Channel, it will appear as a question mark icon. (See supported file formats)

If you are using more than two USB devices at the same time, you must use a USB hub that has its own power supply that plugs into a standard AC wall outlet. Do not use a USB hub that is powered by one of the devices connected to it. For a list of known compatible USB hubs, click here.

What to do:

Turn the power off on the Wii (the Power LED will appear either red or orange when the power is turned off).

Check the USB connectors on the back of the Wii console for any dust or other foreign material. If any dust or foreign material is present, clean it with a soft, dry cloth.

Insert the USB plug from the Wii Speak accessory straight into one of the USB connectors on the back of the Wii console.

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How to Begin a Chat

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to begin a chat in the Wii Speak Channel.

Information:

Players can chat with players in up to three other locations through Wii systems that have been registered to their Wii Message Board. To set up a Chat session, one person (the Host) will need to ask to chat with a Wii Friend who is currently signed on to the Wii Speak Channel.

What to do:

After setting up the Wii Speak microphone, have all players select the Wii Speak Channel from the Wii Main Menu to reach the Chat Room.

Select "Lobby" to see which Wii Friends are currently available to Chat.

Have one person (the Host) select a Wii Friend to Chat with (the message "OK to Chat!" should appear when you aim the Remote at their Mii), and press the A Button.

Have the Host select "Yes" on the confirmation screen.

The other player(s) will be asked if they want to chat with the host. Select "Yes" to move to the Chat Room and begin Chatting.

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How to End a Chat

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to end a chat in the Wii Speak Channel.

Important Note!

If the Host ends the chat, the entire group will be disbanded.

What to do:

In the Chat Room, select "Return to Wii Menu" (the circular arrow icon).

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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How to Set Up the Wii Speak Microphone

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to set up the Wii Speak microphone when the Wii Sensor Bar is placed above the TV.

Remove the liners from the anti-slip pads on the bottom of the microphone. Be careful not to remove the anti-slip pads.

Line up the rib on the bottom of the microphone with the groove in the top of the Sensor Bar, and place the microphone.

The Sensor Bar and Wii Speak microphone should be centered on the top of and aligned with the front of the television.

Make sure the Wii Speak microphone is visible from the front of the television and that nothing is blocking the Wii Speak microphone.

If the microphone doesn't seem secure enough, use the additional anti-slip pads on the bottom of the Wii Speak microphone.

Note: For best performance, the Wii Speak microphone should be placed so it sticks out slightly from the front of the television, and it should be aligned with the front surface of the television.

Do not place the Wii Speak microphone where it will block vents in the television.

If the top of your television is too rounded or narrow to place the Wii Speak microphone, place it underneath the television and as far away from any audio speakers as possible.

If you have a center channel speaker on top of the TV, we recommend turning the speaker off when using the Wii Speak microphone. If the speaker is on, the microphone will need to be as far away from the speaker as possible.

Applies To: The Wii Sensor Bar is placed below the TV

What to do:

Add the additional anti-slip pads included with the Wii Speak accessory to the bottom of the Wii Speak microphone.

Remove the liners from the anti-slip pads on the bottom of the Wii Speak microphone. Be careful not to remove the anti-slip pads.

Place the Wii Speak microphone on the top of the television.

The Wii Speak microphone should be centered on the top of and aligned with the front of the television.

Make sure the Wii Speak microphone is visible from the front of the television and that nothing is blocking the microphone.

Note: For best performance, the Wii Speak microphone should be placed so it sticks out slightly from the front of the television, and it should be aligned with the front surface of the television.

Do not place the Wii Speak microphone where it will block vents in the television.

If the top of your television is too rounded or narrow to place the Wii Speak microphone, place it underneath the television and as far away from any audio speakers as possible.

If you have a center channel speaker on top of the TV, we recommend turning the speaker off when using the Wii Speak microphone. If the speaker is on, the microphone will need to be as far away from the speaker as possible.

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How to Delete a Registered Wii Friend

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to delete a registered Wii Friend from the Wii Message Board Address Book.

Select the left or right arrow to scroll to the page containing the desired Wii Friend and select them.

Select Erase to delete the Wii Friend entry.

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How to Edit a Registered Wii Friend

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to edit a registered Wii Friend in the Wii Message Board Address Book.

Important Note!

If you erase a Wii Friend entry, it will be permanently deleted from your Address Book. On June 27th, 2013 Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24 was discontinued. This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, and use of the Wii Number. You will not be able to register new friends on the Wii Message Board. For more information, click here.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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How to Access the Wii Message Board

Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

Description:
Step by step instructions on how to access the Wii Message Board.

What to do:

With the Wii console properly connected, power on the console to reach the Wii Channel menu.

Use the Wii Remote to move the cursor over the Wii Message Board icon (the envelope in the bottom-right corner) and press the A Button.

You can now open a message by moving the cursor over it and pressing the A Button.

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How to Access the Wii Console's Address Book

Note: On June 27th, 2013 data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24 was discontinued. This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board and use of the Wii Number. For more information click here.

Description:

The Address Book allows you to confirm your Wii number, register and edit Wii Friends, and send messages.

Important Note!

In order to access the Address Book, the Wii Console must be connected online. (How To)

Step by step instructions on how to post a memo to the Wii Message Board.

Important Note!

"Memos" are created when you are sending a message to another person who uses the same Wii console as you. They are visible to anyone who has access to your Wii console. They are not sent over the internet.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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How to Read Messages Received on the Wii Message Board

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to read messages on the Wii Message board.

Note: On June 27th, 2013 data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24 was discontinued. This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board and use of the Wii Number. For more information click here.

Important Note!

Note: When a new message is available, the Blue LED on the disc slot will pulsate if the Wii Connection 24 settings are set for illumination. (How To)

Note: New Messages appear on the main screen of the Wii Message Board. Messages less than 6 hours old will have a flashing thumbtack; messages older than 6 hours will appear with a red thumbtack.

Note: If more than 10 messages are available for that day, a new page will be created (and another new page for each additional 10 messages after that). To view the messages on a new page, select the left/right arrow with the message icon over it.

Use the Wii Remote to move the cursor over the message you would like to read, and press the A Button.

Messages appear as below:

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How to Reply to Messages Received on the Wii Message Board

Note: On June 27th, 2013 data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24 was discontinued. This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board and use of the Wii Number. For more information click here.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to reply to a message on the Wii Message Board.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

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How to View the Nintendo Wii Number

Note: On June 27th, 2013 data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24 was discontinued. This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board and use of the Wii Number. For more information click here.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

Was this information helpful?

Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

Was this information helpful?

Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

Was this information helpful?

Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.

Was this information helpful?

Wii Network Service Partial Discontinuation

On June 27, 2013, the following network services, available through the Wii console, were discontinued and can no longer be used:

Forecast Channel

News Channel

Everybody Votes Channel

Nintendo Channel

Check Mii Out Channel

Data exchange between Wii friends using WiiConnect24

This includes Wii message exchanges via Wii Message Board, use of the Wii Number, Mii exchanges via Mii Channel, and exchanges of messages or data in some game titles.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding. If you would like to delete the affected channels from the Wii Menu, click here. Please note that you cannot uninstall the Forecast Channel or the News Channel.

All other network features, including the Wii Shop Channel, online multiplayer, and video on demand services (Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and YouTube), are not affected and can still be used on the Wii console.